Infineon and Lenovo, China, expand cooperation for autonomous driving and SDV On December 16, Infineon Technologies AG and Lenovo expanded their collaboration to accelerate the next level of autonomous driving. Lenovo’s autonomous driving domain controller units AD1 and AH1 will take advantage of Infineon’s AURIX family of microcontrollers to supportADAS, energy efficiency, and high-speed data exchange across in-vehicle networks. The joint so...

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TIER IV, Japan, invests in Taiwan-based autonomous driving startup Turing Drive On December 16, TIER IV announced investment in Turing Drive, a Taiwan-based startup specializing in autonomous driving systems for geofenced areas and low-speed operations. The companies have established a capital and business alliance. TIER IV heads the development of Autoware, the world's leading open-source software for autonomous driving. TIER IV's Pilot.Auto sof...

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INTEGRATION" x "Collaboration," MinebeaMitsumi aims to promote its cutting-edge precision components to the global market at this event. MinebeaMitsumi will bring its future-oriented solutions like precision components and technologies that target high-growth sectors, such as humanoid robots, fully autonomous driving, and drones, etc. It has products like a cartridge bearing, BLDC motor, coil, power supply inductor, etc., for fully autonomous dri...

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Embotech, Switzerland and CARIAD showcase safe autonomous driving in VW ID.3 On December 16, Embotech, Switzerland, and CARIAD announced that they have completed a proof of concept showing that Embotech’s Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) system works smoothly with CARIAD’s software. The test was carried out using a Volkswagen ID.3. The results show that production-ready autonomous driving and parking can operate safely and efficiently in c...

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WeRide, China launches robotaxi rides in Dubai through Uber app On December 12, WeRide in partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai through the Uber app. WeRide Robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas in Dubai. Riders can book a WeRide Robotaxi by selecting the “Autonomous” option on the Uber app. The service curre...

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Japan’s next transport policy basic plan to aim to utilize 10,000 autonomous vehicles for transportation services The Japanese government will revise its “basic plan on transport policies” by the end of March 2026 (end of FY2025). Over the next five years, the government aims to eliminate “transportation gap” areas and promote the utilization of digital technology. It will also utilize about 10,000 autonomous vehicles for transportation...

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CES 2026: LG Innotek to display future mobility solutions for the AIDV era On December 16, LG Innotek announced that the company will take part in CES 2026, where it will present a comprehensive portfolio of 35 future mobility solutions centered on autonomous driving and electric vehicles. With the AI‑defined vehicle (AIDV) era now upon us, LG Innotek plans to showcase integrated solutions that combine hardware and AI‑based software, going b...

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AB Dynamics, UK launches GST 120 Plus for Euro NCAP 2026 ADAS testing On December 8, AB Dynamics, UK, launched the GST 120 Plus, the first ADAS target platform able to meet the higher speed requirements of Euro NCAP’s 2026 tests. It is a self-driving platform that carries a full vehicle target for ADAS and autonomous testing and works with DRI’s Soft Car 360 target. It is based on the existing GST 120, the new Plus version is specially design...

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motorcycles. It is still under development. We are using the technology that we have gained by working in the automotive field. In addition, we are showing an airbag that is built into seats and which responds to the increasingly diverse positions of passengers, especially for passengers riding in autonomous-driving cars. The FLESBY HY-CONCEPT runs on hydrogen. It shows various features that are focused on future technologies for safety and secu...

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China approves two Level 3 autonomous vehicle models On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the recent filing by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) and BAIC BluePark Magna Automobile Co., Ltd. for the market access of two intelligent connected vehicle models with Level 3 conditional autonomous driving features. According to relevant regulations, the MIIT conditionally approved...

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Musk reportedly looks to deepen collaboration at Samsung semiconductor plant in Texas On December 11, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong reportedly toured the company’s semiconductor plant in Taylor, Texas with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, signaling future cooperation as competition intensifies in the advanced chipmaking industry for AI and autonomous driving. Lee and Musk reviewed production lines and discussed yield targets and poten...

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VW Group begins real-world autonomous driving tests in Wolfsburg, Germany On December 12, Volkswagen Group started a new testing phase in Wolfsburg, Germany, with its self-driving research vehicle, Gen.Urban. After extensive testing, the vehicle can now drive autonomously in real city traffic. The project studies how passengers feel riding in a car without a steering wheel or pedals and what this means for future vehicle designs. A team from Volk...

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HOLON leverages PTC’s Windchill+ for autonomous urban shuttle development PTC announced that HOLON, a subsidiary of the Benteler Group, has used its Windchill+ product lifecycle management (PLM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to develop the HOLON urban, an automotive-standard autonomous Level-4 electric vehicle (EV). HOLON has replaced manual, paper-based processes with this cloud-based PLM to create a fully digital product development e...

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system can predict a section in which hydroplaning is likely to occur from the precipitation, road conditions, and speed, giving a warning or urging deceleration. It can also identify areas with poor visibility due to fog or heavy rain, providing information for deciding how to adjust settings for autonomous driving systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 13, 2025)...

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83 Genesis G90s from model years 2023 through 2026, the recall is noteworthy from the technical aspect. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the subject vehicles are equipped with Highway Drive Assist (HDA), an advanced driving assistance system that allows semi-autonomous driving on limited-access highways with continuous, direct supervision by the driver. For vehicles in the Savile Silver exterior color, th...

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Mobileye Drive system powers MOIA’s ID. Buzz AD for Ruter and Holo Ruter, the public transport agency of Oslo, and Holo, an autonomous vehicle (AV) operator, have collaborated with MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, to deploy the ID. Buzz AD equipped with the Mobileye Drive self-driving system. Operations are planned to start in spring 2026. This step follows two years of testing by Ruter and Holo of autonomous development vehicles with Mo...

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re than 3.5 million miles of roads across the U.S. and Canada, including non-highway routes.    • The company announced Autonomy+, a new subscription offering launching in early 2026. Autonomy+ will be priced at USD 2,500 (one-time) or USD 49.99 per month and will deliver continuously expanding autonomous capabilities.    • Rivian revealed Rivian Unified Intelligence (RUI), a shared multimodal AI architecture that supports vehicle feature...

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Foretellix, Israel partners with Voxel51, US to improve autonomous vehicle training data On December 9, Foretellix, Israel, announced its partnership with Voxel51, US, to create a joint solution that turns real-world driving logs into detailed 3D scenes and neural reconstructions for training, testing, and validating autonomous vehicles (AVs). Foretellix’s Physical AI toolchain recreates real drives and generates synthetic sensor data, allowing...

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MOIA partners Ruter and Holo to launch autonomous ride-pooling pilot in Oslo, Norway On December 10, MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, announced its partnership with Ruter, Norway, and Holo, Denmark, to expand shared, on-demand self-driving transport in Oslo, Norway. From spring 2026, MOIA will provide a full solution, including self-driving ID. Buzz electric vehicles, operating software, a user app, and support services.  The partnership ...

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The K3 platform uses a high‑strength steel structure and increased hot‑stamped components, complemented by a 24‑item standard safety pack that includes six airbags, ABS, Hill‑Start Assist Control, Electronic Stability Control, a rollover sensor, and Rear Occupant Alert. Level 2 ADAS with 21 autonomous features, etc. Based on the Kia India press release/ homepage / Kia global press release...

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